Tender

Security services Bahrain

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking to appoint a company to provide professional and effective on-site security services for its office premises in Bahrain, under the procurement title "Security services Bahrain". This tender falls under the industry category of security services, as classified by the CPV code “79710000”. The process is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 14th July 2025, with a submission deadline set for 8th August 2025. The service contract is of a duration from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2027, with a potential extension based on satisfactory delivery. The procurement method deployed is an open competition, specifically targeting below-threshold contracts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing security services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-quality man-guarding services. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and have a track record of managing similar contracts within the region could find this an opportune contract. With the open procurement method utilised, a diverse range of companies, especially those adept in international projects, are well-positioned to enter the competitive landscape. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to complete the required documentation, Annex 2 and Annex 3, to demonstrate their service approach and pricing strategy effectively.

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Notice Title

Security services Bahrain

Notice Description

TheBritishCouncilBahrainislookingtoappointacompanytoprovideonsiteprofessionalandeffectiveSecurityServicesofManguardingforitspremisesinBahrainoffice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039610-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,818 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£161,818 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophia El Massnaoui
Contact Email
sophia.elmassnaoui@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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